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A green spark to Bangkok's capillary system
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 21/02/2026
» If you're a Bangkok native or have been to Thailand's capital city before, chances are you have used the service of P'Win, the Thai term coined for motorcycle taxi drivers, for zooming around the city at what feels like light speed.
A new hub
Life, Published on 21/02/2026
» At an event for Old Etonians at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, National Artist Somtow Sucharitkul ran into one of the founders of King's Bangkok, a fairly new high-end international school connected with Wimbledon College in England, and learned that the school had a state-of-the-art, brand new performing space.
The living museum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/11/2025
» A new art hub has opened in Japan's ancient capital. The latest and largest permanent museum by the acclaimed Japanese art collective teamLab has officially opened its doors in Minami-ku, Kyoto, just a short walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo East Gate.
Practising purity
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/10/2025
» The annual Vegetarian Festival returns in this ninth lunar month. This year, the 10-day festivity falls from Oct 21 to 29. Every year, vegetarian options become more diverse and vibrant given that consumers increasingly opt for veganism due to various reasons.
Three nights of film frights kick off today
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Bangkok Horror Film Festival debuts today at the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority's Maen Si building in Bangkok. Running from today until Sunday, the free event features outdoor screenings, horror exhibitions, short film contests and stories from filmmakers, actors and others. It runs from 5pm to midnight.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Redefining dining
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/06/2025
» In recent months, the restaurant industry has seen a 40% decrease in consumer spending, according to Thanivarn Kulmongkol, president of the Thai Restaurant Association.
Woman directors fare strongly at Cannes this year
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» Cannes 2025 features seven films by female directors in the main competition, equalling the record set in 2023.
Unboxing art toys
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/05/2025
» Since art toys have become popular, the market has grown significantly. According to the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, art toys have become popular since "kidult" collectors, with high purchasing power, look for toys to fulfil their childhood desires. In 2023, the art toy market generated a total revenue of 19.7 billion baht and a profit of 468 million baht.
Acclaimed star Jay Park to perform in Bangkok
Life, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand is set to welcome all-rounder Jay Park, the internationally-acclaimed rapper, singer-songwriter, performer and entrepreneur, who will return on stage for "2025 Jay Park World Tour [Serenades & Body Rolls]". This marks his first world tour in six years, promising fans an unforgettable experience. His fan club, JWalkerz, can prepare for "Serenades & Body Rolls" in Bangkok on June 22, at UOB Live, Emsphere.